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2 nodes (both xp computers) attached to a cheap unmanaged hub which is then
connected to Rogers Modem.

Both computers can access the internet. Node 2 can access the printer
attached to Node 1. But they cannot see each other. I have shared the C:
drives on both computers but it just wonk work.

Worth noting. Everything was working perfectly until Node 1 installed
Internet Explorer 7.0.

Someone please help.
 
Hi
If your Rogers Modem is only a Modem (I.e. Not a Modem/Router Combo), you
actually do not have a local Network since both of your computer sit
directly on the Internet.
If this so it is quit dangerous and should get a Cable/DSL Router.
Otherwise id you are on a LAN.
Successful Sharing involves some general consideration in Network settings,
http://www.ezlan.net/sharing.html
As well as specific adjustment of each computer according to what it is
allowed to be shared.
Vista File and Printer Sharing-
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/network/evaluate/vista_fp.mspx
Windows XP File Sharing -
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;304040
Printer Sharing XP -
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/expert/honeycutt_july2.mspx
Windows Native Firewall setting for Sharing XP -
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/875357
Windows XP patch for Sharing with Vista -
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922120
Jack (MVP-Networking).
 
Maybe I should clarify. Rogers Cable is my ISP. They provide what they call
a Modem that allows me to get internet. i have hub attached to that and then
the 2 computers attached to the hub. it has been like this for a couple of
years. right upto the day i installed IE7 on one of the computers. It hasnt
worked since.
 
2 nodes (both xp computers) attached to a cheap unmanaged hub which is then
connected to Rogers Modem.

Both computers can access the internet. Node 2 can access the printer
attached to Node 1. But they cannot see each other. I have shared the C:
drives on both computers but it just wonk work.

Worth noting. Everything was working perfectly until Node 1 installed
Internet Explorer 7.0.

Someone please help.
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Look at logs from "ipconfig /all", from each computer, and diagnose the problem.
Read this article, and linked articles, and follow instructions carefully.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-internet-service.html#AskingForHelp>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-internet-service.html#AskingForHelp

There was a problem recently with Internet Explorer, and file sharing.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2007/09/changes-in-internet-explorer-security.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2007/09/changes-in-internet-explorer-security.html

Are you paying for 2 Internet connections, connecting both computers by a hub,
AND doing file / printer sharing? That's dangerous as hell.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/one-unique-case-where-ipxspx-may-help.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/one-unique-case-where-ipxspx-may-help.html

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Cheers,
Chuck, MS-MVP 2005-2007 [Windows - Networking]
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/
Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience.
My email is AT DOT
actual address pchuck mvps org.
 
Maybe I should clarify. Rogers Cable is my ISP. They provide what they call
a Modem that allows me to get internet. i have hub attached to that and then
the 2 computers attached to the hub. it has been like this for a couple of
years. right upto the day i installed IE7 on one of the computers. It hasnt
worked since.
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It's been like what?
What hasn't worked since?
What did it do before IE7 that it doesn't do now?
 
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